DANVERS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2006--Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD - News) announced today the appointment of Daniel Raess, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.S. to the position of Medical Advisor. Dr. Raess will be responsible for advising Abiomed's customers on best practices in patient care and will have added responsibilities in product development for Abiomed's lifesaving circulatory support technologies.